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Timely New Years Advice “The way we spend our time defines who we are”. Jonathan Estrin With the new year around the corner, many of us make new year’s resolutions with the goal to improve something in our lives. Maybe you want to lose a few pounds or get more exercise. Historically, these are the two top goals people set for the coming year. Other resolutions include getting organized, learning a skill or hobby, quitting smoking, spending more time with family & friends, travelling, or reading more and spending less money. These are all great goals, and if you are planning on making positive changes in your life, then make a New Year’s resolution. One study found only 19 percent of people who made these promises to themselves were successful (which also means that most of us will fail.) However, if you don’t turn your goal into a resolution, the odds are much worse (4 percent) that you’ll succeed. Before you make any changes in your life, you must find the time to adapt to your resolution. Don’t ever complain about NOT having the time, as everyone gets 24
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hours in a day, and YOU choose how you spend those precious minutes. You are the person who prioritizes your activities. Most of us are not very good at time management, as much of our day is spent on activities that have little or no value (Netflix anyone?) If you are going to make a New Year’s resolution that lasts, you must make it a priority. A recent Forbes article gave the following tips for keeping your new goals. First, make the goal actionable, and measurable. For example, instead of saying you’ll get “more exercise,” just state it as, “I’ll walk two miles five times a week.” That way, when you DO accomplish the daily goal, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and that will motivate you to continue. A second tip is to be reasonable. Don’t decide to walk ten miles every day. It won’t happen and when you miss a day, you’ll be more inclined to just skip others because you’ve already “failed” in your resolution. The article challenges the reader to mentally prepare for the task and to set a goal that motivates you. Don’t make big or
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